NW Ind. police critically injure shooter

HOBART, Ind. (AP) — An investigation is underway into the police shooting of a suspect in northwest Indiana.

The Post Tribune and The Times of Munster report the Lake County Sheriff’s department is investigating a shooting late Thursday night in Hobart. Hobart police say a suspect who allegedly fired at police officers was in critical condition after being shot by officers.

Hobart police say an officer saw a shooting take place between two vehicles near the Merrillville town line. A person in one vehicle was shot. Officers went to investigate the other vehicle, which had driven off the road. When officers approached, they were fired upon and returned fire.

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